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If you want to learn how to build a tech company, come to Greenwood! The Black-led and founded tech-enabled digital banking platform was built solely with Black people, Latinos, and true allies of the culture in mind. Now, the mission continues by offering the community the resources needed to build their own empire. In an all-new series, “The Making Of A Black Tech Company,” the platform is providing a firsthand look into how we all can play a role in bridging access and wealth gaps through financial solutions. Throughout the show, viewers will learn more about the company’s special approach to building a company rooted in tech. They will also hear directly from the company’s leaders and a few familiar celebrity faces who have invested not only funds but time and energy into Greenwood since its inception.

Greenwood takes it up a notch! The digital banking platform made specifically with Black and Latino people and business owners in mind has announced that it has decided to partner with Mastercard as its network of choice for the bank’s first debit card. According to PR Newswire, the matte black debit Mastercard will give its cardholders a digital-centric experience along with an extensive list of security and concierge benefits. The card will also include innovative giveback programs with a focus on supporting both Black and Latino causes and businesses. Together the companies will deliver an Enhanced Mastercard® debit program which will provide all members financial protections and management services that include credit monitoring and transaction alerts as well as ID Theft Protection™, emergency card replacement, Mastercard Airport Concierge™, and access to once-in-a-lifetime exclusive Priceless offers and experiences. “As Greenwood works toward bringing practical products to...

Successful entrepreneur and go-getter Ryan Glover has always been excited about the entertainment industry despite his inability to rap, sing, or dance. For him, it has always been from a business perspective. Using his passion for entertainment, specifically music from all over the country, Glover began to build his resume right in Washington, D.C. at Howard University. “I saw the energy being created all over and thought it would be an amazing idea to bring that energy to Washington D.C. onto Howard’s campus,” he tells Black Tech Green Money host Will Lucas. For Glover, Howard was more than just a learning experience. It was a place where he not only learned from other cultures and people from all over the world but began to form the very relationships that he says have helped him to remain successful across multiple industries. “It was actually these very relationships that helped me to build my first business,” he said. “They were garnered right on Howard’s campus.” Glover is a...